Madagascar's Rajoelina Secures Third Term Amid Opposition Boycott

Accusations of corruption and nationality disputes mar election marked by low voter turnout.

Madagascar's incumbent leader Andry Rajoelina has secured a third term, with the electoral body reporting he won 58.9% of the vote.
The election was marked by a low turnout of 46.4% and a boycott by the opposition, who claimed the poll was tainted by irregularities.
Opponents have accused Rajoelina of acquiring French nationality in 2014, which they argue should revoke his Malagasy nationality and disqualify him from the presidency.
The opposition has also accused Rajoelina of corruption, greed, and ignoring the exploitation of the country's natural resources.
The final results of the election are to be announced by the country's High Constitutional Court within nine days.